Project Coordinator
Are you a practical, organised administrator who enjoys variety, solving problems and working with people? We're looking for an experienced Project Administrator to support a major transformation programme being delivered across Christchurch. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with operational teams, stakeholders and programme staff, helping ensure a smooth transition as a new services is rolled out across the region.
About the Role
As part of a high-profile national programme, you'll provide operational and administrative support during implementation and early operational phases. No two days will look the same, with responsibilities spanning stakeholder coordination, customer support activities, reporting, problem solving and general operational administration.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating day-to-day operational support activities
- Monitoring, tracking and escalating issues as required
- Coordinating card fulfilment and distribution activities
- Liaising with schools, community groups and stakeholders
- Running reports and maintaining operational records
- Supporting invoicing and administrative processes
- Identifying opportunities to improve manual processes and workflows
- Assisting with change activities across the programme
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who is adaptable and enjoys working in a fast-moving environment. You'll be comfortable juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ideally you'll bring:
- Experience in administration, coordination, operations support or service delivery roles
- Strong organisational and relationship management skills
- Experience handling high-volume administrative or transactional workloads
- Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to work
Experience supporting projects, change, local government, transport, logistics or utilities environments will be highly regarded.
What's on Offer
- Immediate start available
- Full-time contract through to 30 June 2027
- Varied and engaging work with strong stakeholder interaction
- Christchurch-based role working closely with local partners
If you're an experienced administrator who enjoys being at the centre of operations and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Lynda McMeekan at Robert Walters Christchurch for a confidential discussion.
About the job
Contract Type: Temp
Specialism: Secretarial & Business Support
Focus: General Administration
Industry: Admin and Secretarial
Salary: Up to $65 per hour + contract rate
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Language: English - Professional working
Second Language: English - Professional working
Third Language: English - Professional working
Location: Christchurch Central
TEMPORARYJob Reference: 0N7EDZ-E5503FD4
Date posted: 5 November 2026
Consultant: Lynda McMeekan
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